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# rebirth

noun (rebirth, rebirths — often uncountable)

«rebirth» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## Everyday

1. A new start or return to life after something has ended or declined. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/rebirth/#m1)
2. (church) Christians believe in being «born again», a new spiritual life through faith. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/rebirth/#m2)
3. (religion) In Hinduism and Buddhism, being born again into a new life after death (reincarnation). [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/rebirth/#m3)
4. A revival of an idea, art or place. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/rebirth/#m4)

### In the lessons

In science, spring is a time of rebirth in nature. In history, the «Renaissance» means rebirth of learning. In religion lessons, Christians speak of spiritual rebirth in baptism; Hindus and Buddhists believe in rebirth after death. Phrases: «a rebirth of interest», «spiritual rebirth».

### Examples

- Spring is a time of rebirth when flowers return. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/rebirth/#x1)
- The old town saw a rebirth after the new park opened. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/rebirth/#x2)
- Christians believe baptism is a sign of rebirth. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/rebirth/#x3)
- Hindus believe the soul goes through rebirth. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/rebirth/#x4)
- The Renaissance was a rebirth of art and learning. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/rebirth/#x5)
- The phoenix rises from the ashes in a story of rebirth. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/rebirth/#x6)

### Note

Built from «re-» (again) + «birth». Mostly uncountable. Beliefs differ, so say «Christians believe», «Buddhists believe». The «phoenix» is a myth bird symbolising rebirth.

## On Mova

- [Trees and pragmatics of «rebirth» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/rebirth/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«rebirth» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/rebirth.html) on Mova free.